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Massive snow removal effort underway, as another significant snowfall may come Sunday night

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The weather service is watching a storm system that may bring 6+ inches of snow to LI Sunday night, as snow removal continues from this week's blizzard.

Road closures around downtown Riverhead today as highway crews conduct snow removal operations

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Sections of Main Street, Pulaski Street and Osborn Avenue will be closed today for snow removal operations.

Falling snow and cold temps combine to create icy conditions on local roads

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The light snow and very cold temperatures are making for icy road surfaces in some spots late this afternoon, contributing to at least one accident.

Hearing on status of Riverhead’s private roads packs town hall meeting room; residents question need for changes

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Dozens of residents who want the town to continue plowing the private roads they live on gave the town board an earful during a...

National Weather Service: Coastal low may bring Thanksgiving snow storm

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The National Weather Service is tracking a developing coastal low expected to pass near the 40/70 benchmark Wednesday night, which could mean 'warning level' snowfall across the region.

State issues permit for Riverhead’s Manor Lane sand mine

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Three years and $40,000 later, the Riverhead Highway Department is removing sand again from its site on Manor Lane in Jamesport. "I finally got my...
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